Kids' ASL: Summer Immersion (Ages 7-12)

Service Description

ASL Aces: Beginning Level ASL for Participants (ages 7-12) Class Size: Minimum 2, Maximum 11. With a total of twelve 1-hour Sign Language classes, this 4-week remote course takes place twice weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays, 12:30-1:30 PM. 1-hour weekly classes Class Participant Size: Minimum 2, Maximum 11. DESCRIPTION Give your child the opportunity of fun and engaging language enrichment opportunities while building cognitive skills boosting healthy brain development. All of our instructors are professional signers trained in engaging children in enrichment and are committed to your child’s success. This program is specifically designed to engage children in language development and communication opportunities through interactive instruction. Through participation, your child will get an extensive vocabulary in ASL, and build skill with consistent practice sessions. Participants practice ASL signs from the vocabulary in children's storybooks and will learn how to read a book to Deaf children in ASL. All of our instructors are professional signers trained in engaging children in enrichment and are committed to your child’s success. While our Kids’ ASL Courses & Programs are targeted to ages 6-12, all school-age children are welcome to participate. CONTENT Throughout these sessions, students learn hundred of signs and build skills in ASL communication. Topics covered are: the manual alphabet & numbers, greetings & introductions, family & friends, home, school, manners & requests, animals, food, recreation, locations, and more! Kids will engage in age-appropriate activities and games which incorporate ASL vocabulary and Sign Language communication. Additionally, students get a basic introduction and background in the history of American Sign Language and are taught about visual culture and inclusion of people with all abilities. Parent/ guardian consent is required.